An encampment of homeless people on the banks of the Passaic River was broken up by police Friday morning.

Authorities tore down makeshift housing and told the people there they could go to any number of social welfare agencies in the city, but they didn’t help them get there.

— nj.com/starledger

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We talking about the resident found in the crumbling Ferracute Machine Co. office last week in Bridgeton.

He was there because he needed a home.

Do we have social welfare agencies in Bridgeton that could help him?

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The bigger problem seems to be that most of these homeless people like to drink.

And there aren’t a lot of social agencies that allow that.

Some people will go to any degree, including being homeless, to keep drinking.

Now, if alcoholism is a sickness or a disease, do we need a shelter for homeless alcoholics?

Or do you want to spend thousands trying to clean them up?

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“Mr. Hummel,

“I don't know who, but I do know where.

BASIMAH '
"BOOM BOOM'' BAKER

“Tri City Boxing's head coach, Terry Gould, will be taking Basimah 'Boom Boom' Baker (and three or four other members of the team) to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in the boxing competition at the Arnold (Schwarzenegger) Sports Fest.

“This year's events are being held from Feb. 28 to March 3.

“Amateur athletes from around the world will be competing in boxing and many other sports at the Arnold Sports Fest.

“Last year, approximately 300 boxers competed.

“The kids will not only get to box, but will get to see many celebrities while in Ohio.’’